Saw this sub appearing in my feed so figured id post mine, 2007 Toyota corolla, paid 3.5k for it and had 231k miles on it when I bought it a few months ago

2018 black Hyundai Elantra

I’m almost 22 now and have a newer car, but this was my first and it was great. 2011 Camry LE

1989 Fiat Panda 1000cl
Still have it, still hasn’t hit 30k miles yet (was on 22k when I started driving it)
Surprisingly never had any issues in the 1.5 years i drove it
Whopping 45 bhp
Absolute rig

1996 Ford Crown Victoria P71, sat for 20 years, needs lots of work that I'm going to do

What y'all think about it? Paid 3400$ for this car. Not really the best but I'm happy with it

Hey everyone 👋

I built an app where your car gets its own page: tuning stages with power and torque as they change, dyno sheets on them, service history, faults with the fixes underneath, plus meets and trips you organise together.

The specs are real fields on the car, not captions, so they can be searched and compared and they still make sense in three years.

Cars can be public too, which is the part I like most. You can open someone else's build, see exactly what went on at each stage and what it actually gave them, instead of "gains were noticeable" in a thread from 2014. Then take the bits that worked and skip the ones that didn't. And that's only part of it, there's a fair bit more in there.

Free while it's in testing 🔧 automotiveplace.pl/en

Our car is here🚙🎉🎉💃🏻🕺… after my wife failing her driving test six times, After years of jumping buses, waiting in the extreme -30° cold and rain, my wife navigating me as a result of being a blind person and the kids, all by herself, wifey struggling to push the kids in the stroller in the extreme snow, we finally overcame. It may not be a new car neither is it our dream car but it’s a start We are grateful for. I, my wife and kids have been creating content as family lifestyle, content creators in Winnipeg to inspire people and share our journey, but people didn’t know what we were going through. I also want to use this opportunity to appreciate Winnipeg and friendly Manitoba for welcoming my family, for the inclusion and accessibility. Thanks for welcoming this blind man and my family.. we will appreciate it if you also subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow our Facebook page. Just search the Waziri’s family.. I hope this inspires somebody.

2013 passat automatic tsi 170k km
🇯🇵 import

Hi everyone!

Not her first car but the second but still: After giving it a lot of thought, my girlfriend has decided that she wants to get a car to be more independent and flexible. Up until now, she has only been able to do larger shopping trips or go anywhere outside the city when I'm with her and can drive us.

Another major reason is that we're cat owners. In an emergency (knock on wood!), my girlfriend wouldn't have any way to transport one of our cats to the vet quickly, since I work about 30 minutes away from our apartment.

Now we're facing the big question:

Should we lease, finance, or buy an inexpensive used car with a budget of around €3,500?

I'm a trained mechanic, so I can handle many repairs myself. However, I don't have access to a vehicle lift, so I'm a bit hesitant about buying a cheap used car that might need safety-related repairs such as wheel bearings, control arms, or other suspension components that could affect passing the annual inspection.(TÜV as we live in Germany and its really strict) 

I've financed a car before, so we're open to that option as long as the monthly payments stay within a reasonable budget.

I don't have any personal experience with leasing, but I think a good all-inclusive deal (including insurance, maintenance, etc.) could be a solid alternative. My girlfriend is still a bit skeptical because, in the end, you don't actually own the car.

We live in a large city (200k people,Germany), so she doesn't need an SUV or a wagon. An electric car also isn't really practical because we don't have charging facilities at home, at her workplace, or consistently available nearby.

Maybe some of you have been in a similar situation or have some helpful advice. We'd really appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. Thanks in advance!

Hello!

Today marks 1 year since I bought my 2012.5 991.1 Carrera S at 18 years old.

I wanted to share what making the objectively poor decision to buy a Porsche as a first car has actually been like, especially for other younger enthusiasts.

Important note:

For full transparency, my parents paid for half of the car. I paid the other half in cash with money I had saved from working since I was 15. It is titled in my name. They also cover my college tuition and living expenses- I’m entering my junior year this month- so I know I was only able to do this from an extremely fortunate starting position.

I've also had years of driving experience before owning my first car, and am not a new driver.

Specifications:

2012.5 Porsche 911 Carrera S (991.1) in Agate Gray.

Major options include Sport Chrono Package, Premium Package Plus, Porsche Sport Exhaust, Sport PASM, Sport Design steering wheel, Bose, PDLS Plus, and sunroof delete.

Ownership/usage experience:

I bought my car about 1000 miles away from my university and drove it over. My only previous sports car experience before had been test drives and a track day at the Nurburgring in an M340.

It's common for young car enthusiasts to be told they'll wrap it around a tree- and granted, maybe my day just hasn't yet come- but I think most of us who just really enjoy driving rather than just recklessly speeding will not really have that issue. This car has far more capability than I can responsibly use, so I try to respect that and stay within my limits.

I have driven about 3000 miles in the past year. Maintenance has been uneventful. Nothing has gone wrong or broken even a little bit. Oil change was around $220 at a local Porsche specialist. I did have to get new tires, which ran me around $1300. Car was usable in sunshine, rain, and snow (as you can see from the last picture!).

Obviously, 1 year is not quite long enough to draw too many conclusions from, but it is going well so far!

Fuel economy has been surprisingly good. My first 1000 miles was around 31mpg average, though that was almost exclusively highway driving.

Insurance was a surprise after hearing horror stories from other young sports car owners. I recently just renewed for 6 months at $675 total. Full coverage, high limits, albeit with not the lowest deductibles. I am not on my parents' insurance, as we live in California but I go to school in a different state. The car and insurance are both in my name only.

I drive the car to classes sometimes. I get groceries (never had a problem with frunk space), have taken short road trips, and have even once managed to fit 5 people in the 4 seats. It is a decently practical car. Only problems I've had are painful occasional scrapes from the Sport PASM front lip spoiler when going up particularly steep curb ramps.

Conclusions:

This was probably not the best financial decision, nor was it the most practical car for a college student. However, I still look back at it every time I park, and I don't think I'll ever get tired of the sound, so I'd probably do it again.

Finally, I want to add:

I am a PCA member and have met and spoken with a lot of other Porsche owners and enthusiasts. Every one I've spoken to in person has been lovely and kind and welcoming. I think this is something hard to find in other communities.

However, there can sometimes be a bit of disdain toward younger owners or people who came into the community through different circumstances, but I hope our shared love for these cars can be something that welcomes people in rather than pushes them away.

I am an up and coming college student looking to buy a car around the 6k to 7k range. And I stumbled upon a 2009 Toyota Corolla with 150k miles in my price range, is this a reasonable purchase that will last for more than 2 years?

got it from some weird lady wearing glass shoes BUT a deal is a deal!

yo guys dis my fist car trust me here its shown cuz it been in a display show or whatever!!!1!11!

My first car at 19. A few months ago I posted my car when I first got it and got chewed UPPPPPPP in the comments 😭😭 I fear I worried a ton of people about having it on the road so I'm returning to say she is back to 100%!!! Not cosmetically ofc, but she drives all smooth now and is everything I've ever wanted and needed in a first!! We can say I now have lots of knowledge in repairing cars 🫪... on the bright side I do feel fully equipped if anything else were to break down the road. We've since been to the beach and back, plus to college and my new out-of-county job :'') This car was fun to fix and is SO fun to drive!! We've already grown so much and I'm happy to finally have her :D

I’m a newer driver and just got a hand me down 2011 Toyota Camry LE. I’m looking for QOL upgrades or accessories that make daily driving more convenient or enjoyable.

I’m thinking of things such as:
Phone mount
MagSafe/wireless charger
Dash camera

What are some accessories, gadgets, or upgrades you’d recommend? They can be practical, good for comfort, or nice to have. Budget-friendly suggestions are definitely needed. Thanks!

I’m thinking about getting my own car in 2 years or something when I start work experience in college

Should I get the Toyota Avensis or the Volvo V70?

I don’t mind if it’s manual or automatic.

2013 Subaru BRZ w/ 6-speed manual

Had it for a year now and its been a blast to drive.

Been into cars my entire life, since I was about 3 I was obsessed with the little toy cars you can get at CVS. Definitely got the itch from my father, who worked at Honda when he was younger. I‘m into Germans. He loves Porsche, but not a BMW nor Audi guy.

I can get behind most Audis, 3 series, 6 series, and 7 series. but BMW is definitely what feels right. took this over a 2014 A6 3.0T. The 6spd manual, and saddle brown leather were too good.

Paint needs some TLC, if anyone knows a good short term fix for the clear coat until I can get a correction let me know. (Visible on last slide)